DeVillbiss Air Power Company SP-100-F Troubleshooting Guide download pdf (Page 10)

Voltage and Circuit Protection

Refer to your Parts Manual for voltage and circuit

protection requirements of your air compressor. Use

only a fuse or circuit breaker that is the same rating

as the branch circuit the air compressor is operated

on. If the air compressor is connected to a circuit

protected by fuses, use only dual element time delay

fuses, as noted in the Parts Manual.

Figure 2 – Plugs and Receptacles

IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN ELEC-

TRICAL SHOCK.

Do not modify the plug that has been provided. If it does

not fit the available outlet, the correct outlet should be

installed by a qualified electrician.

If repairing or replacing a cord or plug, the grounding

wire must be kept separate from the current-carrying

wires. Never connect the grounding wire to a flat blade

plug terminal. The grounding wire has insulation with an

outer surface that is green.

If these grounding instructions are not completely un-

derstood or if you are in doubt as to whether the air

compressor is properly grounded, have the installation

checked by a qualified electrician.

Certain air compressors can be converted from

120V to 240V operation. When converting an air

compressor to 240V operation, the attached

three-prong 120V cord assembly must be

replaced with a three-pronged 240V cord

assembly that can be purchased through an

Authorized Warranty Service Center. To locate an

Authorized Warranty Service Center nearest you,

call us at 1-800-888-2468, Ext. 2 then 1.

Some models have a dual voltage motor. They are wired

for 120 Volts/AC but can be converted to 240 Volts/AC

operation. Instructions for connecting the motor for

operation at 240 Volts/AC can be found printed on the

label attached to the side of the motor. If you are in doubt

as to how to correctly wire the motor for 240 Volts/AC

operation, consult a qualified electrician.

Certain air compressor models can be operated

on a 15 amp circuit if:

1. Voltage supply to circuit is normal.

2. Circuit is not used to supply any other

electrical needs (lights, appliances, etc.)

3. Extension cords comply with specifications in

this manual.

4. Circuit is equipped with a 15 amp circuit

breaker or a 15 amp time delay fuse.

Extension Cords

To avoid voltage drop and power loss to the motor,

and to prevent overheating, use extra air hose instead

of an extension cord.

If an extension cord must be used:

• use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade

grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will

accept the plug on the extension cord.

• make sure the extension cord is in good condition.

• the extension cord should be no longer than 50

feet.

• the minimum wire size is 12 gauge (AWG). (Wire

size increases as gauge number decreases. 10

AWG and 8 AWG may also be used. DO NOT USE

14 AWG or 16 AWG.)

Air Compressor

Compressor pumps are shipped without oil. A

small amount of oil may be present in the pump

upon receipt of the air compressor. This is due

to testing by the manufacturer and does not

mean that the pump contains oil. Do not attempt

to operate this air compressor without first add-

ing oil to the pump's crankcase. Serious dam-

age to the pump can result from even limited op-

eration unless it is filled with oil and broken in

correctly. Be sure to closely follow the initial

preparation for use and start-up procedures.

NOTE

The pump crankcase oil capacity is 16 fluid ounces.

Multi-viscosity motor oils such as 10W-30 should

not be used in an air compressor. Multi-viscosity oils

leave carbon deposits on critical components,

reducing their performance and shortening the air

compressor life. Only use oil designated for use in

air compressors. Castrol Heavy Duty 30 weight oil

may be used if compressor oil is not immediately

available .

PREPARATION FOR USE

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS (cont'd)

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